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An FBI agent visited the home of Milwaukee County’s elections director to question her about 2020 absentee ballots, signaling ongoing federal scrutiny of Wisconsin’s election results; officials emphasize the process was fair, ballots are intact (not destroyed), and multiple recounts and audits have affirmed Biden’s victory, while authorities have signaled broader investigations and officials resist relitigating the results.
Federal agents sought to interview Milwaukee County's elections director; an FBI agent visited her private residence, prompting the county clerk to say the inquiry should have gone through the Election Commission's office and that the county will cooperate with legitimate law enforcement while defending voters' rights. The move is part of a broader federal focus on election administration in several states, with the FBI not commenting on the case.
A Milwaukee County employee linked to a lapse in the county’s health-care contract was terminated; officials say coverage for employees and retirees never stopped, but supervisors are demanding more information as they review the contract extension with UnitedHealthcare amid scrutiny and a broader push for transparency.
Judge Hannah Dugan's trial began after she was accused of improperly facilitating the arrest of an undocumented immigrant inside a Milwaukee courthouse, highlighting tensions around immigration enforcement and judicial conduct. The prosecution claims she intended to help the defendant evade arrest, while her defense argues she followed legal protocols amid a contentious practice of immigration arrests in courthouses. The case underscores broader debates over immigration policies and judicial independence.
Milwaukee County executive David Crowley announced his bid for Wisconsin governor, joining a competitive Democratic primary to succeed Tony Evers, with a focus on affordability, education, and public safety amid a crowded and expensive race in a pivotal swing state.
The Wisconsin Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has reported a significant increase in raccoons with canine distemper in Milwaukee County, with about 350 cases this year, three times the usual number. Canine distemper is highly contagious among animals but not humans, spreading through direct contact, air, or contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include nasal and eye discharge, lethargy, and odd behavior. The affected raccoons were either found deceased or euthanized. Residents are advised to report sick raccoons and ensure their dogs are vaccinated, with the Humane Society offering $16 vaccine clinics.
Milwaukee County leaders are urging businesses and organizations to host Harm Reduction Vending Machines, which provide free access to prevention supplies for substance abuse, including fentanyl test strips and naloxone. The initiative aims to prevent deaths related to drug use and has already seen success in distributing essential resources. Due to the program's success, eight more vending machines will be placed in 2024.
Milwaukee County is experiencing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving holiday, with the highest positivity rate in nearly two years and the highest hospitalization rate in almost one year. Less than one-third of residents aged 65 and older have received the updated fall vaccine, prompting health officials to urge everyone to get vaccinated and protected.
The Milwaukee County Board has unanimously voted against using local tax dollars to fund renovations to American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred visited Milwaukee to urge public funding for the renovations, but the board members expressed concerns about using taxpayer money for the project when there are other budget holes to fill. Governor Tony Evers has proposed a $290 million aid package using state money to renovate the ballpark, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has already rejected that plan.